Englewood Sailing Association volunteer Kelly Smith assists Tyler Angley, Alexander Evans and Owen Mowry in setting up the sail for the boat during the final day of the June sailing camp Friday at Indian Mound Park. The July camp is full at the moment. For more information, go to englewoodsailing.org or call 941-257-8192.

SUN PHOTO BY TOM CHANG,

Englewood Sailing Association volunteer Billy DeRoover ties to secure a sail to a boat during the final day of the June sailing camp Friday at Indian Mound Park. The July camp is full at the moment. For more information, go to englewoodsailing.org or call 941-257-8192.

By TOM CHANG

Staff Writer

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ENGLEWOOD — Billy DeRoover, 15, is a ninth-grade student at Port Charlotte High School. Last year, his mother signed him up to go to Englewood Sailing Association (ESA) sailing camp, and now he’s helping to teach younger kids what he’s learned.

“It’s very rewarding teaching little kids,” DeRoover said. “I’ll probably be doing something with boats when I finish with school.”

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